12 big name footballers who are still free agents three months into new season
Many players once considered to be the hottest properties in world football have suddenly found themselves in the free agent wilderness, three months into the new season
Few sports are as fast-moving as football.
One minute, you could find yourself climbing the steps of Europe's biggest venues to lift the Champions League or the FA Cup - the next, you are on the phone to your agent, wondering where the next club is going to come from. Many big name players will find major trophies and medals in their cabinets, but no club jersey to don on the weekend.
Whether it is a question of wages, injuries or age catching up with them, many players are stuck in the free-agent wilderness. Daily Star Sport considers 12 players who do not have a club to call their own.
Jesse Lingard
After spending the pre-season training with West Ham United, Lingard then started working under Steven Gerrard at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. However, the Middle Eastern giants opted to not sign the former England international, leaving him without a team this season
(Image: Getty Images)1 of 12David De Gea
David De Gea thought he was going to extend his stay at Manchester United, but the club reportedly pulled the contract offer at the last moment. This then left him without a team for the new season
(Image: Phil Oldham/REX/Shutterstock)2 of 12Ryan Bertrand
The Champions League winner was released by Leicester City, after the Foxes were relegated. Unfortunately for him, offers were few and far between.
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